The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has placed Zimbabwe on its watch list in the 13th edition of its Global Rights Index, which tracks violations of workers' rights worldwide.
The country is among a group flagged for worsening labour conditions, with the report citing a rollback of workers' rights driven by state harassment, arbitrary arrests of trade unionists, and restrictions on collective action. It said that Zimbabwe has remained in the worst-performing category since 2014, with concerns raised about increased surveillance, the arrest of union leaders during strikes, and legal changes allowing authorities to restrict or deregister unions deemed "political" or "high risk".
The report adds that broader political tensions, including proposed changes to election timelines, could further weaken labour protections.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed opposition from retired military generals and former senior civil servants over Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, saying "whoever wins, wins" as the political dispute over the proposed changes deepens.
Mnangagwa, who is going ahead with amendments that will see him remain in power beyond the constitutionally stipulated two terms, is at loggerheads with the
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Zimbabwe recorded 145 human rights violations affecting 3,675 people in April, according to the Zimbabwe Peace Project. Political intimidation, arbitrary arrests and restrictions on freedoms of expression and association are among the leading concerns.
The report said the violations affected 3,675 people, including 1,887 women and 1,788 men, warning of what it described as a worsening human rights environment
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